Bracebridge Team

Donald G. Kaye, C.E.T. - Broker
dkaye@homelifemuskoka.com

Don was born and educated in Muskoka. He is married to Ruth with 3 children all living in the area. Don was a member of an engineering firm in Toronto for 35 years prior to returning to Bracebridge and entering the Real Estate field in 1986. His knowledge and genuine love of Muskoka combined with his over 20 years experience will ensure good, honest service to all his clients.

Jim Fife - Broker
fife@homelifemuskoka.com

Jim is a lifelong resident of Muskoka having grown up in Windermere at his family's resort "Fife House" on Lake Rosseau. Jim is married to Jwayne and has 3 children, Jamie, Melissa and Laura. His interests outside of real estate include such things as horses, antique vehicles and auctions. He is a member of the Bracebridge Rotary Club. With over 30 years in the real estate industry, Jim is well prepared to serve you needs.

Ken Silcox - Broker
kensilcox@homelifemuskoka.com

Ken likes helping folks buy and sell homes and cottages. He has been doing this now for almost 30 years in Muskoka. After pursuing a variety of occupation across our nation, Ken settled into real estate in 1974 in Huntsville, but moved to Bracebridge shortly after and joined Fife & Sander in 1979. Ken was on the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Board for many years and also served 6 years on the Board of Education, which he chaired for 2 and a half years. These days, when not listing or selling or appraising real estate, Ken enjoys performing in theatre, playing old-timer hockey, sailing, camping and gardening. Ken's real joy however is still real estate and helping others fulfill their needs and dreams. He expects to be doing just that for many years to come.

Jerry Brooks - Sales Representative
seawind@sympatico.ca

Jerry has devoted a lifetime of business in Muskoka to serving his customers with honesty and integrity. Since joining his father shortly after the founding of HJ Brooks and Sons in 1946, the business grew into one of the largest furniture, appliance and electrical construction firms in the area. Always active in the community, Jerry has been a member of the Bracebridge Rotary Club for 44 years. In 1983, Jerry moved to real estate, later joining Fife & Sander in 1993. Today he utilizes his knowledge of over 21 years in the real estate profession, and his lifelong solid business reputation to ensure his clients receive the best possible service.

Fred Aitken - Sales Representative
fred@homelifemuskoka.com

Fred's friendly enthusiasm, knowledge and plain hard work has made him one of the top agents in Bracebridge. Born and raised in Muskoka, Fred has a lot of local wisdom, which helps his real estate career. Despite his busy professional life, Fred makes time to devote to his daughter Erin and manages to find an hour or two for golf or hockey. Looking for results - Call Fred!!

Linda Conway - Sales Representative
lconway@homelifemuskoka.com

Linda has been a life-long resident of Muskoka and has been serving her many valued customers in real estate for 24 years. She presently resides in Bracebridge. Linda has many family members in the area including her two precious grandchildren and enjoys spending her off work hours with her family and friends. She also works timelessly to support the community in volunteer positions. Linda thanks all of her customers, friends and family for their continued support and asks that if your thinking of real estate, please think of Linda Conway.

Jack Brown - Sales Representative
jbrown@homelifemuskoka.com

Jack came to Muskoka from Montreal where he had a very successful career in sales with Domtar. Jack has been with Fife and Sander real estate for over 21 years serving his customers with the same high quality of personal satisfaction. Jack and his wife Ann live in Gravenhurst and enjoy many community events. They are proud of their two daughters and 4grandchildren and look forward to their visits with them. Golfing has been Jack's greatest passion over the years and her always looks forward to a game with friends. Jack would like to take this time to thank his valued customers over the years and is looking forward to offering the same quality of service to those who are looking to buy or sell.

Brian Morrison - Sales Representative
bmorrison@homelifemuskoka.com

Brian came to Muskoka in 1987 to pursue a career in real estate after working for one of Canada's largest corporations and acquiring a high regard for customer satisfaction. He presently resides in the Meadow Heights area. As well as trading in residential, recreational and commercial real estate, Brian became a licensed real estate appraiser in 1996 and serves many of the local financial institutions and private individuals in the appraisal field. Brian thanks all of his past customers for their continued patronage and if you are looking to buy or sell, please give him a call today!

Jay Houston - Sales Representative
jay@homelifemuskoka.com

Jay began his real estate career in May 2001 after spending 33 years in education. Both he and his wife Rita are active in golf and curling and do volunteer work in the community. He brings a willingness to please and welcomes the opportunity to provide help in your reality needs.

Ross Curtis - Sales Representative
ross@drcurtis.ca

With 25 years of experience Ross will be working from his home in Bracebridge and cottage on Lake of Bays to provide an alternative to the existing real estate companies in Bracebridge. Renewed with vigour after selling the RE/MAX lake country realty franchise, Ross with his computer knowledgeable wife Daphne is ready to provide customers and clients with quality service, integrity, honesty and hard work. Ross looks forward to meeting you.

Claudette Bass - Sales Representative
bass@homelifemuskoka.com

Born in Quebec City, Claudette moved in Bracebridge in 1995 after spending 10 years in Africa working with a Canadian organization and various African women groups. She received her real estate license in 2001 and began a successful career that she intends to get going for many more years! She is a Director of the Bracebridge Business & Professional Women Club and a member of the Education Committee with the Muskoka Haliburton Association of Realtors. She is also a long time volunteer for the Terry Fox Run Foundation. Claudette loves to play tennis with her best friend, Daphne and in winter she will join her life partner, Brian, at the Curling Club or on some cross country ski trails. Shopping moments are reserved for her beloved daughter, Allison! By joining HomeLife Muskoka, she strongly feels that she will be able to provide her past and future clients with the best service and experience

Charlene Lewis - Sales Representative
lewis@homelifemuskoka.com

Charlene has over 16 years over real estate sales experience. She moved to Bracebridge with her husband and 2 children several years ago, and has never looked back! Charlene believes that Muskoka is a great place to raise a family, for people to retire or just make a great real estate investment. Charlene is a certified mediator and negotiator, which has proven to be a very valuable asset in her real estate business. Charlene Joins HomeLife after a successful time with Re/Max Lake Country. Please do not hesitate to contact Charlene at 169 Manitoba Street for all of your real estate needs.

Bruce Reville - Sales Representative
bruce@homelifemuskoka.com

Bruce has lived in Muskoka for over 35 years and brings his integrity and business knowledge and his belief that customer care is first and foremost for his clients. With 8 years of real estate business and over 25 years in the resort industry, from managing and owning a resort Bruce has the business experience and knowledge that is an asset to his customers.

Part of an active family Bruce and his wife have two teenagers; the family is involved in many sports and community events. His customer service, honesty and enthusiasm make the process of buying or selling your home or cottage an enjoyable one.

Living on the water enables Bruce to service his customers wanting waterfront property as well as clients wanting an in-town home. His clients know he will work hard and get the job done.

If you are thinking of buying or selling please call Bruce for a professional opinion.

Nina Margesson - Sales Representative
nina@margesson.com

Nina began her Real Estate career in August 1980 in Toronto. She worked with many clients both buying and selling properties for more than 20 years. An offer to sell Touchstone on Lake Muskoka, a high end Fractional Ownership project tempted her to work in Muskoka. After 3 years she and her husband David decided to make Muskoka their permanent home. They sold their home in Toronto and built a house on Lake Muskoka on David's family property and is currently living there happily working at Homelife/Muskoka Real Estate in Bracebridge. Nina works both from her home office in Port Carling as well as the Homelife office in Bracebridge which enables her to cover a vast area of Muskoka. Nina is knowledgeable in the resale market encompassing in town and lake front recreational/cottage property along with a vast knowledge of condominiums and fractional ownership, is hard working, honest and diligent in finding someone their home or cottage as well as accomplishing sales in the shortest time possible, obtaining the best possible price with the least inconvenience and stress to her seller. Check out her other hobby which is helping her husband David with his lifelong affair with fine wines. Join them at a tasting in Muskoka. Nina would be delighted to hear from you anytime!